Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: 2-1 Comeback Victory in the 2025 MLS Season

Match Recap: Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids – 2-1 Comeback Victory in the 2025 MLS Season

Date: May 28, 2025
Location: Providence Park, Portland, OR

Overview

The Portland Timbers achieved a 2-1 comeback victory over the Colorado Rapids, extending their home unbeaten streak to seven matches. Goals from Antony and Kevin Kelsy in the second half overturned an early deficit. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Match Statistics

Possession: Portland 71.2% – Colorado 28.8%
Shots: Portland 23 – Colorado 11
Shots on Target: Portland 9 – Colorado 3
Corner Kicks: Portland 6 – Colorado 3
Saves: Portland 3 – Colorado 7

Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, Portland had to come from behind after Colorado's early goal. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Key Moments

33rd Minute: Djordje Mihailovic scored for Colorado Rapids, giving them an early lead. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
59th Minute: Antony equalized for Portland Timbers, marking his sixth goal in six appearances against Colorado. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
75th Minute: Kevin Kelsy scored the winning goal for Portland, becoming the only player aged 20 or younger this season to score at least three game-winning goals. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Standings Impact

With this win, Portland Timbers moved to fifth place in the Western Conference with 26 points, while Colorado Rapids remained at 22 points. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

What's Next?

Portland Timbers will host St. Louis CITY SC at Providence Park on June 8, 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Watch Highlights

Catch the full match highlights below:

Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids | Full Match Highlights

Sources

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